Hey all, Thomas here.
We wanted to pull together all of our most useful running guides and articles in one place. Over the years, we’ve published over 1300 articles, and at times it can be hard to navigate our massive library effectively.
So here is a compilation of all our best tips and articles for you to check out.
There’s a bunch of info in here, and probably a lot that you don’t need right now but might want to check in the future: feel free to browse them, bookmark this page, and share it with friends.
First off, check out our distance hubs if you’re looking for info on a specific distance:
Next, if you’re looking for a free downloadable training plan, check out our databases. Every plan is free, and comes in Google Sheets, PDF, and a nice printable image format:
And now here are some of our top picks, categorized accordingly:
Beginner Running Tips
How To Start Running: 9 Great Tips
Couch To 5K: Our Training Plans And Running Guide
Why Is My Heart Rate High On Easy Runs? 8 Reasons + Solutions
Proper Running Form – 8 Tips To Make It Effortless
Universal Running Tips
Pre-Run Routine: What To Do Before A Run + 10 Activation Exercises
Post-Run Routine: Do These 9 Things After Every Run
Here Are The 6 Worst Things To Do Before A Run
The Run Walk Method: The Ultimate Running Method For Going Longer
15 Dynamic Stretches For Runners: Benefits + How To Do Them
Running Uphill Guide: How To, Form, Strategy, And Benefits
Running Downhill: How To Do It Properly + Training Tips
Chi Running Guide: The 5 Key Elements + How To Practice It
Here’s What Bad Running Form Looks Like: 9 Signs To Look For
10 Bulletproof Steps To Consistent Early Morning Runs
Running Cadence Explained: What Is A Good Running Cadence?
How To Breathe While Running – Make It Comfortable And Effortless
How To Get Faster / Speed Work
Fartlek Run Training: How To + 8 Fartlek Variations!
Yasso 800s Guide: How To + Marathon Time Predictor
8 Powerful Running Drills To Improve Your Speed And Running Form
Running Strides Guide: Benefits + How To Run Strides
Different Types of Run Workouts + Training Modalities
Fast Finish Long Runs: Endurance Training Meets Speed
Tempo Runs: What Is A Tempo Run, How To Do Them
How To Use Jeff Galloway’s Magic Mile Pace Calculation Method
How To Measure Your Fitness: The Cooper Test
8 Long Run Variations To Build Endurance
The Complete Track Running Guide: Best Track Workouts For Runners
Heart Rate Training Zones For Runners: Complete Guide
Running Twice A Day: 6 Pros And 5 Cons Of Running Doubles
The Game-Changing Magic Of Hill Running + 8 Hill Run Workouts
HIIT Running Workouts: Benefits, How To + 5 HIIT Running Exercises
The Ultimate Guide To Recovery Runs
Cross Training for Runners
The Ultimate Guide To Cross-Training For Runners
Guide To Weightlifting For Runners
The 15 Best Plyometric Exercises For Runners + Benefits
6 Downsides Of ONLY Running: Why Runners Need To Cross Train
How To Combine Yoga And Running Effectively
Rest Day Workouts: Should You Have An Active Recovery Day?
The Benefits Of Cycling For Runners: How To Use Your Bike To Run Better
Aqua Jogging Explained: Low-Impact Cross Training + Rehab
Nutrition, Food, and Drink
What To Eat Before Running In The Morning
What To Eat After A Run: Post-Run Meal Ideas + Refueling Tips
Carb Loading For Runners: How To Carb Load + Common Mistakes
11 Great Carbohydrate Sources For Runners
10 Rules Of Nutrition For Runners
What To Eat Before A Long Run For Dynamite Results
Chocolate Milk After A Workout: Is It Really A Good Recovery Drink?
Should You Drink Beer After Running? Here’s The Optimal Amount
Should You Drink Coffee Before Running? Here’s How Much To Drink
Injuries
Running With Sciatica: Is It Safe To Run?
Running With Arthritis: You Can Keep Your Running Routine!
Side Stitch While Running – How To Prevent, Treat, And Beat It!
Chafing And Running: How To Prevent It And Deal With It
Running Cramps: What Causes Leg Cramps While Running?
Lower Back Pain When Running? Here’s What’s Causing It (And How To Fix It)
Running With Hemorrhoids: How To Treat Hemorrhoids For Runners
Running With A Cold: Should You Run With A Cold?
Iliotibial Band Syndrome For Runners: What It Is, How To Overcome It
How To Treat Shin Splints For Runners – Without Stopping Your Training
Weather and External Conditions
Running At Night: 6 Benefits, Tips, Safety Advice, And Gear
Running In Humidity, The Performance Drain + Dew Point Explained
Summer Running Guide: How To Train When The Sun Arrives
Running In The Wind Guide: 7 Tips For Windy Day Runs
Running In The Snow And Ice: How To Run Safely In Winter Weather
Running In The Heat: 8 Hacks To Run Better (And Safely) In Hot Weather
Running Shoes
Running Shoes Guide: Different Types Of Running Shoes, Explained
Best Marathon Running Shoes: 2022 Edition
Here’s How To Wash Running Shoes Without Aging Them
How Long Do Running Shoes Last? Here’s When To Change Them
Sports Science / Technical
Running Economy Explained: What It Is, 5 Workouts To Improve It
MAF Method Guide: How The Maffetone Method Of Moderate Running Works
Periodization Training: The Ultimate Guide
Lactate Threshold Training For Runners: How To Measure And Improve It
Music And Running: Can Running With Music Make You Faster?
What Is VO2 Max? Strategies For How To Measure And Improve Your VO2 Max
Race Preparation
Ill Before Your Race? 12 Tips For How To Respond
Injured Before Your Marathon? Here’s How To Respond
Start Line Checklist: Everything You Need To Bring For Your Big Race!
Here’s The Optimal Aid Station Strategy: 10 Tips For Runners
The Mile
How To Run A 9 Minute Mile: Training Guide
5k + 10k
Couch To 5K: Complete Training Plan And Running Guide
Top 7 Couch To 5k Mistakes To Avoid
Couch To 5k Treadmill Guide: Training Plan + How-To
How To Run 5k In 30 Minutes (Or Faster)
How To Run A 25 Minute 5K: Complete Guide + Training Plan
How To Run 5K In 20 Minutes Or Less
How To Run 5k In 18 Minutes (+ 6 Week Training Plan)
Couch To 10K: Training Plan And Foolproof Running Guide
How To Run A 10k In 45 Minutes
How To Run 10k In 40 Minutes + Training Plan
Half Marathon
The Essential Guide To Half Marathon Training
How Long Is A Half Marathon? 4 Ways To Measure It
From 10K To Half Marathon: All You Need To Take The Leap
Couch To Half Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide And Training Plan
How To Run A Sub 2 Hour Half Marathon + Training Plan
How To Get Your Half Marathon Taper Right
What To Eat Before A Half Marathon + FREE 4-Week Meal Plan
Half Marathon Recovery Guide: How To Recover From A Half Marathon
Marathon
Our Complete Marathon Training Guide: How To Train For A Marathon
Marathon Pace Guide: How To Determine It + Race Pace Strategy
6 Tips For Running A Marathon When Undertrained And Underprepared
What To Eat Before A Marathon: When, What, And How Much To Eat
From Half Marathon To Marathon: Cross The Finish Line In Triumph
Run Walk Marathon Training Guide: Jeff Galloway Method Explained
How To Train For A Marathon In 6 Months (+ Training Plan)
10 Rules Of Marathon Training Nutrition
Marathon Training Burnout: How To Regain Your Motivation
Walking A Marathon: The Essential Guide (+ Training Plan)
The Sub 4 Hour Marathon: Essential Guide + Training Plan
How To Run A Sub 3 Hour Marathon + Training Plan
Marathon Training Recovery Guide: How To Recover Rapidly
The 15 Emotional Stages Of Marathon Running
Ultramarathon
8 Tips On How To Choose Your First Ultramarathon
How To Make The Leap From Marathon To Ultramarathon
Ultimate Ultramarathon Training Guide (+ Training Plans)
Ultramarathon Nutrition Guide: What To Eat Before, During, After An Ultra
How To Train For And Run 50k (+ 50k Training Plans)
Essential Guide To Running 50 Miles + 50 Mile Training Plans
Essential Guide To Running Your First 100k + 100k Training Plan
How I Ran My First 100k – Race To The Stones (by Thomas)
Ultramarathon Motivation: 10 Tips For Staying Motivated In Training
10 Pro Tips For Your First 100 Mile Run
How To Run 100 Miles: Essential Training Guide + Training Plan
How To Crew Or Pace An Ultramarathon: 11 Expert Tips
Fun / Random
What’s The Ideal Marathon Runner Body?
Running Backwards: 5 Benefits Of ‘Retro’ Running + 5 How To Tricks
Can The Wim Hof Method Make You A Better Runner? + 7 Step Guide
Why You Don’t Need Motivation To Run
How Stretching Is Sabotaging Your Running – Avoid These 5 Harmful Stretching Exercises
The 14 Best Running Documentaries You Can Watch Online Now
Running Terrain Compared: What’s The Best Surface To Run On?
The 10% Rule: Is It A Valid Way To Increase Your Weekly Running Mileage?
Running Motivation: 11 Ways To Regain Your Running Mojo
10 Dynamite Ways To Find Time For Run Training
How To Become An Endurance Monster
Books I Talk About When I Talk About Running
FREE EBOOK: Here’s my latest eBook to check out (free PDF download): The 26 Golden Rules of Running
